Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be invited to speak at the joint meeting of both houses of the US Congress. This was reported with reference to House Speaker Mike Johnson. TASS.
“This will be a timely and very strong show of support for the Israeli government at its most difficult time,” Johnson said.
20 May International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan requested An arrest warrant has been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of that country’s Ministry of Defense, Yoav Gallant. Like Hamas leaders, they are suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The United States reacted with open anger to this initiative.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US to reject Request of the International Criminal Court.
House Speaker Mike Johnson statedIt was stated that the US Congress will consider imposing sanctions on the ICC.
US President Joe Biden denied It considers what happened in Gaza as genocide and rejects the ICC’s accusations against Israel.
Finally, Trump’s advisors to meet To express his support for Netanyahu.
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Previously in Israel criticized Germany’s promise to arrest Netanyahu over ICC order.